Vice President of Benin
Vice President of Benin | |
---|---|
Vice président du Bénin | |
![]() | |
Appointer | Direct popular vote (two rounds if necessary) |
Term length | 5 years |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of Benin |
Formation | November 2019 |
First holder | Sourou-Migan Apithy |
![]() |
---|
![]() |
The vice president of Benin is the second highest political position in Benin. The vice presidency was created by the 2019 amendments made to the Constitution of Benin. The vice president is elected concurrently with the president in direct popular elections.
The vice presidency was created to ensure succession in case of a vacancy in the presidency. The vice president can have other tasks entrusted to them by the president.
Vice presidents of Dahomey
Image | Office holder | Took office | Left office | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() |
Sourou-Migan Apithy | 1 August 1960 | 1963 | |
![]() |
Justin Ahomadégbé-Tomêtin | January 1964 | November 1965 |
Vice presidents of Benin
Image | Office holder | Took office | Left office | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() |
Mariam Chabi Talata | 24 May 2021 | present |